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Today, ABHI Bank is profitable, digital-first, and preparing to list on the Pakistan Stock Exchange — raising PKR 2–3 billion to build the country's leading digital bank. Read why capital strength matters more than ever 👇 🔗 www.thefridaytimes.com/01-Aug-2026/... #ABHIBank #IPO #BankingInnovation

ABHI Bank's IPO And The Case For Building Better-Capitalized BanksTurning around a broken bank in 18 months proved our model works; now, going public will fuel the next phase of building a resilient, digital-first institutionwww.thefridaytimes.com

Can a minor legally consent to marriage? Can courts ignore the question of whether a child's conversion was genuine? A landmark review could reshape Pakistan's legal approach to child marriage. By Asif Angelo Aqeel 🔗 www.thefridaytimes.com/01-Aug-2026/...

Court To Revisit Ruling On Christian Girl's Conversion And MarriageMarriage in Pakistan is not governed by a religion-neutral civil codewww.thefridaytimes.com

Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court will review its ruling upholding the marriage of a 13-year-old Christian girl to a Muslim man, reopening debate over child marriage, conversion, and legal safeguards for minors. By Asif Angelo Aqeel 🔗 www.thefridaytimes.com/01-Aug-2026/...

Court To Revisit Ruling On Christian Girl's Conversion And MarriageMarriage in Pakistan is not governed by a religion-neutral civil codewww.thefridaytimes.com

Poetry isn't meant to be decoration. It's meant to challenge, question, and inspire. Why has Pakistan preserved its poets while overlooking much of what they stood for? By Zahoor Agha 🔗 www.thefridaytimes.com/01-Aug-2026/... #UrduPoetry #Faiz #AhmadFaraz #HabibJalib #Iqbal #Pakistan #Literature

The Monuments We Recite: Why Pakistan Celebrates the Poets It Fears to ReadA living literature gets argued with, misquoted by teenagers, disagreed with in seminars, occasionally banned again by someone who still finds it dangerous. Awww.thefridaytimes.com

Pakistan celebrates Faiz, Faraz, Jalib, and Iqbal—but how often do we engage with the ideas that made them unforgettable? A compelling reflection on poetry, memory, and resistance. By Zahoor Agha 🔗 www.thefridaytimes.com/01-Aug-2026/... #Literature #UrduPoetry #Faiz #AhmadFaraz #HabibJalib #Iqbal

The Monuments We Recite: Why Pakistan Celebrates the Poets It Fears to ReadA living literature gets argued with, misquoted by teenagers, disagreed with in seminars, occasionally banned again by someone who still finds it dangerous. Awww.thefridaytimes.com

"When evidence fails, the law has not failed." A thoughtful examination of why criminal convictions must rest on proof beyond reasonable doubt, and why due process protects everyone. By Nadir Shabbir Dayo 🔗 www.thefridaytimes.com/01-Aug-2026/...

When Evidence Fails: Systematic Weaknesses In Criminal ProsecutionsThe courtroom is not a place where suspicion is confirmed; it is where evidence is testedwww.thefridaytimes.com

An acquittal is not proof that no crime occurred. It means the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Why evidence—not allegations—remains the foundation of justice. By Nadir Shabbir Dayo 🔗 www.thefridaytimes.com/01-Aug-2026/... #Acquittal #Jurisprudence #Prosecution #Scrutiny

When Evidence Fails: Systematic Weaknesses In Criminal ProsecutionsThe courtroom is not a place where suspicion is confirmed; it is where evidence is testedwww.thefridaytimes.com

Technology alone cannot defeat cancer. Early diagnosis, skilled professionals, radiotherapy access, and stronger health systems are equally vital. ✍️ By Dr. Intikhab Ulfat 🔗 www.thefridaytimes.com/01-Aug-2026/... #Oncology #PublicHealth #Cancer #CancerCare #Healthcare #TheFridayTimes

Rays Of Hope: Bringing Cancer Care Closer To Those Left BehindAccess to early diagnosis, specialized treatment, and modern technology often depends more on where a person lives than on the nature of the disease itselfwww.thefridaytimes.com

Can repeated bailouts solve Pakistan's energy crisis? This article argues that institutional reform—not temporary financing—is the key to breaking the cycle. ✍️ By Dr. Ikramul Haq 🔗 www.thefridaytimes.com/01-Aug-2026/... #Energy #CircularDebt #Economy #PSOcrisis #PakistanEnergyCrisis

When Liquidity Becomes A Substitute For Reform: The Political Economy Of PSO’s CrisisInternational experience suggests that successful energy reforms require much more than financial restructuring. They require credible governance reforms.www.thefridaytimes.com

Infrastructure matters, but so do local governance, political representation, and public ownership. A look at the roots of Balochistan's enduring challenges. ✍️ By Raashid Wali Janjua 🔗 www.thefridaytimes.com/01-Aug-2026/... #Governance #Security #Pakistan

Six Insurgencies, One Thread: Analysing The Root Causes Of Balochistan’s StrifeThe misappropriation of the development funds and doling out of government jobs on political considerations in the past, have completely frustrated the youngwww.thefridaytimes.com

Modern oncology has transformed cancer treatment—but access remains deeply unequal. This article explores why healthcare equity is central to improving cancer outcomes. ✍️ By Dr. Intikhab Ulfat 🔗 www.thefridaytimes.com/01-Aug-2026/... #CancerCare #Healthcare #Oncology #PublicHealth #Cancer #TFT

Rays Of Hope: Bringing Cancer Care Closer To Those Left BehindAccess to early diagnosis, specialized treatment, and modern technology often depends more on where a person lives than on the nature of the disease itselfwww.thefridaytimes.com

PSO's recurring liquidity crisis isn't just about cash flow. It reflects deeper challenges in Pakistan's energy governance, circular debt, and institutional design. ✍️ By Dr. Ikramul Haq 🔗 www.thefridaytimes.com/01-Aug-2026/... #PSO #Pakistan #Energy #CircularDebt #Economy #TheFridayTimes

When Liquidity Becomes A Substitute For Reform: The Political Economy Of PSO’s CrisisInternational experience suggests that successful energy reforms require much more than financial restructuring. They require credible governance reforms.www.thefridaytimes.com

Can development spending alone address Balochistan's unrest? This article argues that political inclusion, governance, and public trust are central to long-term stability. ✍️ By Raashid Wali Janjua 🔗 www.thefridaytimes.com/01-Aug-2026/... #Balochistan #Pakistan #TheFridayTimes

Six Insurgencies, One Thread: Analysing The Root Causes Of Balochistan’s StrifeThe misappropriation of the development funds and doling out of government jobs on political considerations in the past, have completely frustrated the youngwww.thefridaytimes.com

As communication moves beyond centralised platforms, governments face new challenges in balancing security, regulation, and digital freedom. ✍️ By Mahlia Lone 🔗 www.thefridaytimes.com/01-Aug-2026/... #Internet #Innovation #DigitalRights #digitalfreedom

The Cockroach Effect: How Decentralised Tech Defeated State Censorship In IndiaBuilt as an open-source digital ecosystem rather than a traditional political machine, the CJP clones and mutates its digital presence faster than regulatorswww.thefridaytimes.com

Can internet shutdowns still control information? Decentralised communication technologies are changing the rules of digital activism and state censorship. By Mahlia Lone 🔗 www.thefridaytimes.com/01-Aug-2026/... #Technology #CyberSecurity #CockroachJantaParty #internetcensorship #India #BitChatapp

The Cockroach Effect: How Decentralised Tech Defeated State Censorship In IndiaBuilt as an open-source digital ecosystem rather than a traditional political machine, the CJP clones and mutates its digital presence faster than regulatorswww.thefridaytimes.com

Amidst fierce diplomatic debates over borders and treaties, the daily struggles of millions of ordinary Kashmiris are too often ignored. By Shehrbano Shahzad Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/31-Jul-2026/... #JammuandKashmir #conflict #humanrightslaw #IndiaPakistanRelations #Kashmir #sovereignty

When Human Rights Meet Sovereignty - The Legal Dilemma Of Jammu And KashmirAmidst fierce diplomatic debates over borders and treaties, the daily struggles of millions of ordinary Kashmiris are too often ignoredwww.thefridaytimes.com

The pattern is consistent: when the seller is Pakistani, the money is unavailable; when the seller is foreign, the dollars appear. By Mohsin Leghari Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/31-Jul-2026/... #dollars #rupees #Pakistan #WheatCrisis #markets #importbills #foodsecurity #IMF #Agriculture

The Import Bill: Paying in Dollars What We Refused to Pay in RupeesThe pattern is consistent: when the seller is Pakistani, the money is unavailable; when the seller is foreign, the dollars appearwww.thefridaytimes.com

The teacher, like any other professional, has financial obligations: rent, utility bills, school fees for children, and daily household expenses. Their salary is not a gratuity; it is a right. By Samar Muhammad Ali Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/31-Jul-2026/... #HigherEducation #JobInsecurity

The Unseen Struggles of Visiting Faculty in PakistanThis is not an isolated lapse; this is a systemic failure of institutional accountabilitywww.thefridaytimes.com

Unfortunately, it is always the ordinary citizen who pays the highest price through inflation, unemployment, declining public services, and economic uncertainty. By Muhammad Qasim Munir Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/31-Jul-2026/... #Governance #Kashmir #Instability #Corruption #Accountability

Azad Kashmir and Pakistan: A Call for National Coordination, Responsible Leadership, and Lasting StabilityUnfortunately, it is always the ordinary citizen who pays the highest price through inflation, unemployment, declining public services, and economic uncertaintywww.thefridaytimes.com

The struggle for global influence is no longer limited to armies, borders, or traditional diplomacy. It now includes data, technology, artificial intelligence, minerals, and digital influence. By Adeem Naqaash Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/31-Jul-2026/... #Geopolitics #Transformation #AI

The Age of Algorithm: A New Global Power ShiftThe struggle for global influence is no longer limited to armies, borders, or traditional diplomacy. It now includes data, technology, artificial intelligence,www.thefridaytimes.com